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Announcing the OpenSats Education Initiative
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We are excited to announce the launch of the OpenSats Education Initiative, an exciting new chapter in our mission to promote and support Bitcoin education and outreach worldwide. As part of our commitment to fostering knowledge and understanding of Bitcoin, starting today we are accepting grant applications specifically focused on Bitcoin educational projects.
The initiative will be led by Dread, in cooperation with veteran Bitcoin educators that form our education sub-committee. We want to ensure that funding reaches the audiences that need Bitcoin education the most, fostering a deeper understanding of Bitcoin across diverse audiences.
A Renewed Focus on Education
As education has always been at the heart of our mission at OpenSats, we have previously funded education projects focused on Bitcoin. By formally introducing the Education Initiative, we aim to highlight our dedication to supporting educational endeavors within the Bitcoin community.
This initiative ensures that individuals and organizations can apply for grants with an explicit focus on creating and disseminating educational content at all levels related to Bitcoin, from beginner-level awareness and outreach projects to advanced technical developer education programs.
Open Source and Open License
A core principle of OpenSats is that all supported projects must be open-source and freely accessible. Consequently, all educational materials funded through our grants must be published under a free and open license, making them available to everyone.
We believe that the power of education lies in its open accessibility, and this initiative is designed to break down paywalls and other financial barriers, providing free high-quality educational resources to anyone interested in learning about Bitcoin.
New Grant Announcements
As part of this initiative launch, our board has selected three more projects for funding. In no particular order, here they are:
These projects represent a wide range of educational approaches, from in-depth historical analysis to hands-on learning experiences, and we are proud to support their efforts to spread Bitcoin knowledge.
Satoshi Nakamoto Institute
The Satoshi Nakamoto Institute works to advance and preserve knowledge of Bitcoin’s history, economics, and technology. The Institute hosts an archive of Satoshi’s public writings, and a vast library of works relevant to understanding Bitcoin in its full historical, economic, and political context.
Website: nakamotoinstitute.org
Repository: NakamotoInstitute/nakamotoinstitute.org
License: AGPL-3.0 / Creative Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Mi Primer Bitcoin
Mi Primer Bitcoin (My First Bitcoin) believes independent, impartial, community-led Bitcoin education will change the world. This project has created the world's first Bitcoin Diploma, empowering individuals, businesses, and communities with the knowledge and tools essential for acquiring financial literacy and understanding Bitcoin. The project is supported by a grassroots education network currently active in 22 countries.
Website: miprimerbitcoin.io
Repository: MyFirstBitcoin/Bitcoin-Diploma
License: Creative Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Summer of Bitcoin
Summer of Bitcoin is a global, online summer internship program focused on introducing university students to Bitcoin open-source development and design. Students contribute code or design for Bitcoin open-source projects, earn sats as a stipend, and put their summer break to good use. The project communities provide mentors who guide students through the entire summer, helping students learn about the project & community and contribute code or design.
Website: summerofbitcoin.org
Gitbook: Summer of Bitcoin Student Guide
License: Creative Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Past Educational Grants
In addition to our new grants, we would like to highlight some of our previously funded educational projects: 21ideas, Bitcoin Education in Nigeria, Crack the Orange, and Decentralized Base58 Bitcoin LARP.
You can read more about these projects in our past announcements from July, December, and February, respectively.
Join Us in Our Mission
We invite educators, developers, and advocates to apply for grants under the OpenSats Education Initiative. Together, we can create a more informed and empowered society. For more information and to apply, please visit opensats.org/apply.
Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to seeing the incredible educational projects that will emerge from this initiative.
All of the above grants are sourced from our General Fund, which is funded by generous donors like you. If you want to help us continue supporting free and open-source projects please consider making a donation to the fund: